Newsletter: Sept. 4

TCQ&A: CLINTON KELLY
“The lychee martinis at Nobu go down way too easily,” says Clinton Kelly, moderator of ABC talk show “The Chew” and designer of a new tabletop line. “I’ve gotten myself into some serious trouble with those.” Read the TCQ&A.

THE TAMID LOFT: OPENING RECEPTION 9/5
The opening reception for the new Tamid Loft on Duane and Broadway is tomorrow night. Downtown neighbors are invited to host ceremonies and meetings at the Loft. Hebrew School classes and private tutorials begin next week and everyone is invited to celebrate the High Holidays with Tamid held at the iconic St. Paul’s 9/11 Chapel downtown. More info at tamidnyc.org. Sponsored.

NEW COCKTAIL BAR
An “opulent” cocktail bar is opening soon at Hudson and Thomas, with Theater Bar’s Albert Trummer at the helm. What we know so far.

SEEN & HEARD
••• 9/1: 56 Leonard waterfall. Plus: Storefronts in the PATH passageway; another likely new nail salon; children’s store opens tomorrow; 1 Vandam curtain wall; Robert Janz collages.
••• 9/2: A new school for parents. Plus: Historical photo of W. Broadway; Kutsher’s Tribeca sign; Quiznos said to have been evicted; Strawberry is now Bolton’s; camera obscura video; Congolese wrestlers.
••• 9/3: SoulCycle Tribeca is closing for three weeks. (Total Tribeca meltdown alert!) Plus: Washington Market Tavern starts lunch service; Loft Tour tickets on sale (and volunteers wanted); Aqua goes salty; Warren storefronts on the market; 19 Park Place renderings; author Dawn Wells in person; Albany Street Plaza.

NEW CHILDREN’S DANCE CLASSES COMING TO TRIBECA THIS FALL
Modern Dance Classes with Ellen Robbins
do what dance is supposed to do: train kids’ bodies, enrich their minds, set free their imaginations. Ellen’s classes include technique, improvisation and composition—the natural outcome of which is performance. At year’s end, students present their own solo compositions and participate in a group work choreographed by Ellen. Each child’s unique talent and personality shine through. For age five through teenagers. Classes meet at the Gelsey Kirkland Academy, 355 Broadway. Call 212-254-0286 or visit ellenrobbinsdance.com. Sponsored.

IN THE NEWS
••• 9/1: Up-and-coming crossword maven. Plus: Another Kitchenette; CrossFit classes for kids; comparing 1914 menus from Fraunces Tavern and Delmonico’s to those of today.
••• 9/2: Denny’s reviewed (left, photo courtesy Eater). Plus: Four dead bodies have washed up in the Hudson lately; downtown’s newest “tallest residential skyscraper”; suggested Fashion Week hangouts; Gateway Plaza lawsuit.
••• 9/3: First look at White Street restaurant. Plus: Opening forecasts for Northern Tiger, Amada, the Smyth’s restaurant, and more; update on Brookfield Place’s Le District (including restaurant names); BFX Studio is opening in FiDi; Trinity Church supersized its new glass tower; 81 White loft.

NOSY NEIGHBOR
“Which restaurant is opening at 9 Maiden Lane? It used to be a deli, and rumor (and permits) say it’ll be an eating establishment, but I was curious as to what kind. I live nearby and I’m hoping I’ll finally get my long-awaited and elusive ‘local’ place to hang out.” —D. The answer.

REVENGE OF THE FARMERS
Things at last Saturday’s Tribeca Greenmarket got a little tense….

 

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